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🏊‍♂️ Unlock Effortless Freestyle: Swim Faster, Breathe Easier!
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Are you ready to transform your freestyle stroke into a smooth and efficient glide through the water? Dive into Freestyle: Master the Art of Effortless Swimming! ​ Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. ​ Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or a seasoned swimmer aiming to refine your technique, I’ve got you covered. ​ Unlock the Secrets of Freestyle Swimming​ Freestyle, also known as front crawl, is celebrated for its speed and grace. To help you master this stroke, I’ve broken it down into five essential components: 1. Body Position: Maintain a long, flat, and streamlined posture to reduce drag and enhance efficiency. 2. Leg Kick: Develop a relaxed, continuous kick originating from the hips to provide balance and propulsion. 3. Arm Action: Focus on a smooth, complete arm pull, extending from the front and pushing through to the hip. 4. Breathing Technique: Learn to coordinate your breathing with your strokes, ensuring a steady rhythm and ample oxygen supply. 5. Timing and Coordination: Harmonize all elements of the stroke for a fluid and effective freestyle. ​ Visit my comprehensive guide, How to Swim Freestyle, for a detailed breakdown and helpful drills for each component. Take Your Skills to the Next Level​ To further support your swimming journey, I’m excited to share my best-selling book, How To Swim Front Crawl. Click for an instant preview. ​ ​ This guide offers: • Over 20 targeted exercises to enhance every aspect of your freestyle stroke. • Professional technique tips to help you swim smoothly and efficiently. • Clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions suitable for all skill levels. ​ Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your swimming prowess.
Download your copy today: How To Swim Front Crawl. ​ That’s all for this week. Happy swimming! ​ Cheers Mark ​ P.S. Do you know someone that might appreciate this email? Forward it to them now! P.P.S. - Did someone forward this to you? Subscribe here. ​ |
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I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
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